turn of the century French repousse aluminum advertising pocket mirrors

Step back into the Belle Époque with this beautifully preserved turn-of-the-century French advertising pocket mirror, crafted in lightweight aluminum around 1895–1910. These mirrors were given out by French merchants as promotional tokens—an early form of branding—and were carried in handbags, vest pockets, and travel cases.

Featuring raised embossed typography, original merchant advertising, and its original glass mirror. Each one is a tiny piece of French commercial history and makes a perfect gift for collectors of vintage ephemera, typography lovers, or anyone drawn to French antiques.

Details

• Origin: France
• Date: c. 1895–1910
• Material: Aluminum with original glass mirror
• Style: French advertising ephemera / Belle Époque
• Condition:
  
• Gentle age wear and patina consistent with 120+ years
• Mirror glass may show faint spotting or small black markings, typical of vintage silvering and aging
• Typography remains sharp and beautifully readable
• dimensions: 2” diameter 

Each mirror is completely unique, with different merchants, trades, and styles represented—a curated selection of authentic French advertising history.

We’ll pick a pretty one for you!